Rescue 8 (1958– )

The experiences of two rescue specialists with the L.A. County Fire Department, whose job is to rescue people from dangerous, life-threatening situations (car accidents, cave-ins, stranded ... See full summary »

Stars:

Jim Davis, Lang Jeffries, Nancy Rennick

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jim Davis	...	Wes Cameron (74 episodes, 1958-1960)
Lang Jeffries	...	Skip Johnson (74 episodes, 1958-1960)
Nancy Rennick	...	Patty Johnson (24 episodes, 1958-1960)
Mary K. Cleary	...	Susan Johnson (24 episodes, 1958-1960)

Storyline

The experiences of two rescue specialists with the L.A. County Fire Department, whose job is to rescue people from dangerous, life-threatening situations (car accidents, cave-ins, stranded hikers, capsized boaters, etc.). This show predates the better known Emergency! by almost 15 years.

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Plot Keywords:

paramedic | number in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Pelastuspartio 8

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinefilm, Screen Gems, Wilbert Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (73 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In an episode of Gunsmoke, Jim Davis had the same name has he did in this show, Wes Cameron.

User Reviews

loved this TV show

I loved watching "Rescue 8" on TV as a child in the early 1960s on Australian Television in Sydney. I use to enjoy watching it on week day afternoons after school. I recall seeing actors such as Robert Redford in guest starring roles. Jim Davis and Lang Jeffreys were my heros.